The 2024 Olympics have sadly come to an end, and if you were one of the many viewers from all across the globe who would spend their day in front of the television, watching athletes set world records, then chances are that you are going to miss this event just as much as we are.
This year, the Olympics took place in Paris and there were some memorable moments for the participating countries. However, for now, our focus remains on the closing ceremony, which took things up a notch compared to the opening ceremony. This is why we’re here to help you relive some of the best moments.
Tom Cruise Stuns the World
One of the biggest highlights of the 2024 Olympics in Paris was when Tom Cruise made an appearance at the closing ceremony. Cruise is known for performing his own stunts in movies, notably the Mission Impossible series, and he brought that charisma and courage to the Olympics in Paris.
Cruise was seen rappelling from the Stade de France roof as he was handed the Olympic flag from Simone Biles. Cruise becomes the man to transport the flag from Paris to Los Angeles, the city that will be hosting the 2028 Olympics!
H.E.R. Performs the U.S. National Anthem
The 2024 Olympics in Paris have come to an end and the next Olympics in 2028 will be taken over by Los Angeles, which is why beloved Californian artist, H.E.R. took the stage to sing the U.S. national anthem.
Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, aka H.E.R., has previously won a Grammy award and also an Acamedy award, making her the perfect person to sing the Star-Spangled Banner. As H.E.R. sang the national anthem, American gymnast Simone Biles held the national flag. It was a moment filled with goosebumps, especially for the Americans!
Party in the USA!
Los Angeles knows how to party and they are all set to get things started for Olympics 2028 as the closing ceremony transported everyone to a sunny California where some of the biggest stars performed their music. This included Billie Eilish and Red Hot Chili Pepper.
In addition, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre also made an appearance, and there is no denying that everyone is excited to witness what Los Angeles has in store for the world, and there are only 4 years of waiting!
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Yseult Delivers a Mesmerising Performance
French singer-songwriter and model, Yseult Marie Onguenet, most popularly known as Yseult around the world, is often crowned for her beautiful vocals, and she puts up a performance of a lifetime for the audience at the 2024 Olympics closing ceremony as she performed her rendition of My Way, a forever classic by Frank Sinatra.
You can expect goosebumps once you hear the song in Yseult’s iconic voice!
Conclusion
Paris Olympics 2024 was one of the biggest events of all time, so it made sense for the closing ceremony to be iconic, and that’s exactly what was delivered. Several athletes were also present at the ceremony, along with Mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass.
Are you looking forward to the Olympics 2028 in Los Angeles? Because we surely are!